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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008
KU TIPOFF AT A GLANCE
Competitive Cornhuskers look to knock Jayhawks off course
The last time Kansas pulled out a victory, it was in a thrilling fashion at home against Nebraska on Feb. 17. If the Jayhawks want to get a win in the Big 12 Tournament they'll have to play even better than they did in that game. In Kansas' loss in Lincoln, Neb., hit 30-of-32 free throws. Then in Lawrence the Cornhuskers were just 17-for-34. Nebraska won't shoot that bad from the free-throw line, so Kansas must keep them from getting there in order to have a chance.
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QUESTION MARK
Can Kansas recapture the magic it had in Allen Fieldhouse on Feb.177
The 62-61 victory against Nebraska on that Sunday afternoon was arguably Kansas' biggest win of the season. It was the Jayhawks third victory in four games and had them primed for an NCAA berth. Five straight losses have stymied any NCAA tournament talk. They still have a shot at the Women's National Invitation Tournament and a victory against the Cornhuskers would all but lock them into it. The Jayhawks once looked like an elite team in the conference but the challenge is to again find that form before it's too late.
Kansas (15-14,4-12)
Danielle McCray, 5-foot-11
McCray
sophomore
guard
14.7 ppg, 7.0 rp
Sophomore McCray was the hero the last time these teams squared off and she'll be eager to play that role again.
McCray's concern tonight needs to be staying out of foul trouble because if she's not on the court, the Jayhawks don't have a chance.
★★★☆
LaChelda Jacobs, 5-foot-10 guard
Jacobs
5. 7 ppg, 2.7 rpg
Making her first start of the season against Kansas State, sophomore Jacobs' offense was stellar but defensively
she allowed Kansas State's guard Shalee Lehning to score a career high 29 points. The Jayhawks need her athleticism out on the court but she can't be a liability for them defensively or she'll move right back to the bench.
Taylor Mcintosh, 5-foot-11 forward
6. 7 ppg, 6.8 rpg
McIntosh
6. 7 ppg, 8.8 rpg In the 62-61 victory over Nebraska on Feb. 17, freshman McIntosh was one of four Kansas players to score in double figures. The Jayhawks will need
an interior presence to hang with the Cornhuskers' forward Kelsey Griffin, and Jayhawks' freshman center Krysten Boogaard hasn't looked up to the task lately.
Nebraska (20-10,9-7)
Kelsey Griffin, 6-foot-2 junior
Taylor Bern
forward
14.9 ppg, 7.2 pp
In two previous meetings with Kansas, Griffin proved she was nearly unstopable when she had
room to put the ball on the floor. The Jayhawks have responded by fouling the All-Big 12 selection at every turn. Griffin has gone to the free throw line 18 times, making 14. The Cornhuskers will take every opportunity to isolate Griffin against freshman Krysten Boogaard and Nicollette Smith
★ ★ ★ ☆
Danielle Page, 6-foot-2 senior
forward
12.6 png, 6.6 rpg
7. 28 ppg. 6.6 rpg Despite waiting until her senior season to claim a starting position.
every reason to step her game up even more. She will be looking to lead her team to a deep run in the Big 12 Tournament. If both Page and Griffin are on their offensive games, Kansas could be in for serious foul trouble.
Page has started every game for Nebraska and led the team in minutes and blocks. As the Cornhuskers lone senior, Page has
Vyonne Turner, 5-foot-8 sophomore guard
8 ppg, 2.6 spg
Though her three-point shooting lagged until the conference schedule began, Turner has shot 39
percent from behind the arc in 16 Big 12 games. She is also a lockdown defender and was named to the All-Big 12 Defensive team as a sophomore. Turner was able to get Kansas' guard out of rhythm in the meeting in Lawrence. If she can stay out of foul trouble, the Jayhawks will have trouble running their offensive sets.
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The difference between the Cornhusker's 20-point victory in Lincoln and the last-second loss in Lawrence is as simple as their ability to make free-throws. In the first meeting Nebraska was 30-of-32. The lose in Allen Fieldhouse saw Yori's team make 17-of-34 and fall by one. By most indications, the Cornhuskers are the superior team. If they take advantage of their trips to the line, Kansas should have trouble keeping up.
Can Nebraska convert fouls into points at the free throw line?
QUESTION MARK
Coach Connie Yori's team has all but sewn up a spot in the NCAA Tournament win or lose against the Jayhawks. Though Kansas last win came against Nebraska, it hasn't won since and the Huskers will be keen to avenge that loss. It's all about battling for seeding now for Yori and the Cornhuskers, and the Jayhawks could be their first victim.
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